一通り
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
Used adverbially to mean doing something in a general or cursory manner, covering the main points without going into detail. Often with verbs like 説明する, 見る, 読む.
I briefly looked over the proposal.
Please explain how to use it in general terms.
everything; all parts; the whole process
Refers to covering all items, steps, or aspects of something. Often used with ～の or as an adverb.
Let's leave once we have everything ready.
I finished the whole process of the procedure.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used in negative expressions (e.g., 一通りではない) to mean 'not ordinary' or 'not just average'. Rarely used affirmatively.
His effort was far from ordinary.
one method
Rare, literal sense meaning 'one way' or 'a single method'. Mostly found in older or formal contexts.
There are problems that cannot be solved by just one method.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を一通り説明するto explain something briefly, covering the main points
I gave a brief explanation of the procedure before starting the work.
- 一通り目を通すto skim through something once, covering it all at a glance
I skimmed through the materials before going to the meeting.
- 一通りの〈物〉を済ませるto finish going through the whole set of (procedures, tasks, etc.)
I completed the whole set of procedures required for entering the country.
- 〈事〉は一通りではないused to say something is far from ordinary or average (usually hardship or effort)
The hardships he has been through are far from ordinary.
Expressions
- 一通り揃うhave a full selection; have the full range; have everything from A to Z